Practice Historical Context: From Indivisible Atoms to Subatomic Particles - 1.1 | Unit 2: Atomic Structure | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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1.1 - Historical Context: From Indivisible Atoms to Subatomic Particles

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Question 1

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What term did Democritus use to describe indivisible particles?

💡 Hint: Think of a Greek term that means 'uncuttable'.

Question 2

Easy

Which subatomic particle did J.J. Thomson discover?

💡 Hint: It's negatively charged and found outside the nucleus.

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Question 1

What did Democritus believe about matter?

  • It is made of divisible particles
  • It is made of indivisible particles
  • It can be created and destroyed

💡 Hint: He used a Greek word meaning 'uncuttable' to describe these particles.

Question 2

Which scientist is known for the discovery of the electron?

  • Dalton
  • Thomson
  • Rutherford

💡 Hint: Think of the scientist who experimented with cathode rays.

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Question 1

Compare and contrast the atomic models proposed by Dalton, Thomson, and Rutherford. Discuss the significance of each discovery.

💡 Hint: Think about how each theory builds on the previous one to create a more complex understanding of atoms.

Question 2

Explain how the understanding of isotopes impacted atomic theory following the discovery of neutrons.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of neutrons existing without charge alongside protons in the nucleus.

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